News archive
News published February 2025
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City council response to latest waste service industrial action
This is the council's response to the latest announcement from Unite the Union on escalation of strike action.
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“Light up Your Life”: Stop smoking campaign launches across Birmingham and Solihull
The Birmingham and Solihull Tobacco Control Alliance has launched a campaign to help you light up your life, by giving up smoking.
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My Tomorrow Football Tournament Celebrated for Aspiring Birmingham Young Girls
Birmingham’s aspiring young footballers have praised the impact of the game on their lives following the success of a high-profile girls’ football tournament held in the city.
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Birmingham City Council - Notice of Public Interest Report
Local Audit and Accountability Act 2014.
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Birmingham City Council Launches Initiative to Help Pension-Age Residents Claim Benefits
Birmingham City Council is launching a targeted outreach campaign to support vulnerable pension-age residents aged 70-79, ensuring they receive the financial assistance they are entitled to.
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New Director of Public Health appointed for Birmingham
Birmingham City Council has appointed a new Director of Public Health.
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Government announces 3% boost to the public health grant for Birmingham in 2025/26
Birmingham’s annual settlement to fund public health services has been announced to be £108 million in 2025/26. This confirms an increase to the existing annual public health grant of 3%.
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Celebrating World Pulses Day with Birmingham’s Full of Beans campaign
Tuesday 10th February marks World Pulses Day, a global awareness event promoting the importance of pulses, such as beans, lentils and chickpeas.
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Budget proposals published
Birmingham City Council has published details of budget proposals for the next two years, 2025/6 and 2026/7.
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New on-street electric vehicle charge point network launched in partnership with Ubitricity
Expansion of public charging infrastructure will help increase access to overnight charging for residents without off-street parking.